How long haven’t you cleaned the window coverings in the house? Is it necessary that you need to clean blinds and curtains? Let’s check the reason right now!
The reason why you’d clean blinds and curtain
Dust accumulated for a long period of time can turn the surfaces of blind into yellow or cover with molds.
If the back of the blinds or curtains are exposed to sunlight and wind blow for a long time, it’s possible to find molds, tan line or even the adhesive could fall off.
We would recommend regular cleaning, so that life span of your window covering products can be prolonged as well as the quality of your environment is greatly improved.
If family members have allergy, it is strongly recommended to do regular cleaning on the blinds/ curtains!
Is blind or curtain washable? How to clean blinds and curtain?
Before cleaning, it is recommended to have essential knowledge about window covering products and apply suitable cleaning methods to avoid damages due to inappropriate cleaning.
There are two major categories in window covering products on the market.
- Blinds/ Shades: double roller blind／roller blind／honeycomb shade／venetian blind／vertical blind. These blind systems focus on the functionality and the outlooks are more straight in lines and enduring.
- Drapery：It is commonly known as curtain/ lithe curtain/ sheers.
Now let’s see how to clean these window treatments separately!
▌How to clean blinds and shades?
Double roller blinds/ roller blinds/ honeycomb shades/ venetian blinds/ vertical blinds are not washable.
Amongst them all, double roller blind, roller blind, venetian blinds and honeycomb shades can be easily deformed by water. The shades or blinds would have crease like soaked papers; as for wooden venetian blinds, it’s not washable due to the wooden material.
Therefore, the cleaning and maintenance of these blinds are quite similar and simple!
• Basic daily cleaning: dry cloth, duster, vacuum cleaner
Double roller blinds/ roller blinds/ honeycomb shades/ venetian blinds/ vertical blinds – most dirt and dust can be cleansed by using a dry cloth or a duster to wipe or clean with a vacuum cleaner.
It is suggested to use a brush head on your vacuum cleaner and turn on the minimum power mode to clean.
The possible damage to the blind/ shade structure can be avoided. (The hollow structure of honeycomb shade should be maintained carefully)
• Special cleaning methods for stains: toothbrush, damp cloth, detergent
If there is stubborn or apparent stains on the blind/ shade or curtain, use a toothbrush, dry disposable cloth or a brand new unused cloth to brush off gently.
Please note that we should avoid using regular cleaning rag directly on the curtains, as the residual moisture and bacteria on the rag can lead to mold formation on the curtain fabric.
If a stronger cleansing effect is required, use diluted detergent. Also, please be aware that window covering products are like clothes, detergent could cause discolor.
So we suggested to dilute detergent with water and try on the small and unnoticeable area on the blind/ shade and make sure it works before applying largely on the blind.
• Techniques and tips of cleaning different window covering products
1. How to clean the hollow honeycomb shade?
The unique hollow and hexagonal comb has functions of blocking air and heat out, and keeping constant temperature. It is an ecological and energy-saving type of shades.
However, people are often questioned what if insects are entering the combs, is it difficult to clean? According to our experiences over the years, it is rare to see insects enter into the middle part of honeycomb shades!
Dust and dirts usually fall on the edges of comb holes or into a bit further inside the comb, use a brush head of a vacuum cleaner to clean the edges and the work is done.
Insects stuck in the middle part of comb could be the worse case scenario. Use a thin and long stick or a telescopic rod and put it into the comb to clean with care.
Do not catch the cords in the comb while entering the comb and cleaning, or it will affect the operation of the shade.
2. How to fast clean venetian blinds?
Tilting the slats completely upward or downward, and then start cleaning slats. After wiping one side, tilt to the other side to clean; in this way, most dirts can be removed.
If you’re using MSBT water-resistant blinds in the bathroom, clean the slats simply by using water.
Nevertheless, do not pull them up until they are completely dry after washing. This can prevent the slats from sticking to each other due to the remaining water and the surface of slats from having incrustation or even grow molds.
▌How to clean curtain/ drapery/ sheer?
Many people may instinctively think that curtains can be easily washed, but different fabrics require its own cleaning methods. It is better to hand it over to curtain cleaning professionals to do dry clean for you.
• Basic daily cleaning: dry cloth, duster, vacuum cleaner
Most dirt and dust on curtain can be cleansed by using a dry cloth or a duster to wipe or clean with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a a brush head on your vacuum cleaner and turn on the minimum power mode to clean can effectively remove most of the dust from the fabric.
• Special cleaning methods for stains (preferably use professional curtain cleaning services):
1. Brushing the stained areas:
If there are noticeable stains on the fabric, such as yellow spots or black mold, you can use a toothbrush or other soft-bristle brush dampened with water (but without any cleaning agents) to gently brush along the direction of the curtain’s pattern, increasing the chances of cleaning.
2. Determining the dosage of cleaning agent:
Since cleaning agents vary in strength, it is advisable to dilute the cleaning agent first and test it on a less visible area of the curtain fabric to ensure it is effective before using an appropriate amount for cleaning.
In the event that you encounter a situation where you absolutely have to wash the curtains yourself, please separate curtains of different colors and fabrics for washing.
Place the curtain fabric in a laundry bag and wash it with cold water on a gentle cycle.
Do not bleach or tumble dry the curtains; instead, allow them to air dry naturally to maintain their shape.
The fabric curves of the curtains may deform due to heat during the drying process, so it’s important to let them air dry.
No need to worry about the hassles of replacing old curtains
If your curtains have accumulated heavy black or yellow stains and dots, and still leave some traces after rinsing or break after rinsing due to insolation. Then it is time to replace it with new curtains!
It becomes quite easy to replace curtains and blinds now! No matter it’s DIY or in-home service, you can finish it all on MSBT website.
▌Online price quotation
If you want to get the blind/ curtain prices, all prices inquired from MSBT customer services or official website are transparent, no prevailing prices, hidden costs, and no prices out of the market.
You can fill in customized details online and get complete blind prices immediately. No need to wait for an in-person reply.
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▌How to place orders online?
There are rich graphics and illustrations of tutorials on MSBT website. It won’t be a problem to measure and install blinds by yourself.
When you can confirm the blind sizes, place the order on our official website. Steps of placing orders are as follow:
- Choose your preferred items.
- Click on “Go to online inquiry”
- Fill out inquiry form and choose customized details like operating systems etc.
- Confirm all the details on the shopping cart.
- Fill out delivery information (Make sure email address is correct.)
After sending out your order requirements, there will be a MSBT customer service staff to further confirm customized details and notify payment details; order is hence completed.
This order process is to make sure all the custom sizes are correct. If the blinds sizes cannot fit, the shading function is somehow affected. It is definitely worthy to re-confirm details when it comes to cost a sum of money on custom blinds.
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